Welcome
Welcome to the home of the Clairemont Repeater Association.
CLARA is a non-profit service organization serving most of the Southern California Amateur Radio area. Visitors are welcome to use our repeater systems for short QSOs as long as they practice courteous and considerate operating procedures. Join us if you are looking for a great repeater group, want to expand your Amateur Radio experiences, and would like to make some friends along the way. Learn more.
IMPORTANT:
If using PayPal, be sure to use CLARA's new PayPal address! See the Membership page for details.
Upcoming Events:
June 27: ARRL Field Day
July 18: CLARA breakfast meeting at Denny's in Tustin
August 15: CLARA tailgate party
Check the CLARA Facebook page if you are interested in weekend hikes.
News
June Tailgate Party
June 20, 2026
It was a beautiful evening at Deerfield Park in Irvine for the June tailgate party.
Club Dues
June 2, 2026
Here's a reminder that annual dues for CLARA Members and Associates are due by July 1st each year. New this year, you can now pay with Zelle! See payment options below.
IMPORTANT: If using PayPal, be sure to use CLARA's new PayPal address, shown below. See the Membership page for information about how to update PayPal to use the new address.
- Members
- Pay with Zelle: Send $75 to pay@clararepeater.org
- Pay with PayPal: Send $78 to pay@clararepeater.org *
- Pay by check: Send $75 to the mailing address on the Membership page. - Associates
- Pay with Zelle: Send $35 to pay@clararepeater.org
- Pay with PayPal: Send $37 to pay@clararepeater.org *
- Pay by check: Send $35 to mailing address on the Membership page.
* PayPal amounts are higher to cover PayPal transaction fees.
Questions? Contact the CLARA treasurer.
New Associates
May 30, 2026
CLARA extends a warm welcome to the following new Associates!
- Austin, KA6AJD
- Ron, KO6NCJ
Ham Scramble 2026
May 23, 2026
CLARA members, friends, and family met for the annual Ham Scramble on the Saturday before Memorial Day. We had beautiful weather for the hike to the summit, then met for lunch at the Notch.
May Breakfast
May 16, 2026
We had a good turnout at the May 16th CLARA breakfast. Here are the highlights:
- Congratulations to Joe, KM6RPA, who was voted in as a Member.
- The annual election was held. Congratulations to the new and re-elected board members:
- President - Dale, WE6ER
- First Vice President - Brian, AG6UH
- Second Vice President - George, KM6AFI
- Secretary - Kevin, AJ6EE
- Treasurer - Jeff, N6JSV
- First Member at Large - Vaughn, KE6V
- Second Member at Large - Todd, KI6RBW
- Third Member at Large - Pete, WD6DVT
Steve, K6ITR, continues as the CLARA trustee. - Thank you to Jade, K6JDJ, for donating a fly rod and reel and a hydration pack reservoir for the raffle. Thank you to Dale, WE6ER, for donating a commemorative flag and a lightweight backpack.
- Congratulations to all the lucky raffle winners: Michael, KO6HGU; Vaughn, KE6V; Kevin, AJ6EE; Jimmy, KC6WTV; Chip, W5PQA; Paula; Steve, K6TOE; and Dale, WE6ER, who won the grand prize, a $150 gift certificate to Ham Radio Outlet.
- Don't forget! Join CLARA members and friends for the annual Ham Scramble at Mount Baldy on this coming Saturday, May 23th. Meet at the bottom of the chairlift around 7:30am if you plan to hike, or join us later for lunch at The Notch (the restaurant at the top of the lift). Everyone is welcome!
Upcoming CLARA Election
May 2, 2026
The annual election for the 2026-2027 Clairemont Repeater Association Board of Directors will be held at the CLARA breakfast meeting on Saturday, May 16th, at the Denny's restaurant located at 1571 El Camino Real in Tustin, California. All CLARA Members in good standing are encouraged to attend. The meeting will start promptly at 9am; those who plan to order breakfast should arrive around 8am.
April Tailgate Party
April 18, 2026
The CLARA April tailgate party in the Inland Empire was a small but fun gathering of friends, and a few dogs.
March Breakfast
March 21, 2026
Here are some highlights from the March breakfast:
- The yearly CLARA board election will be held at the May 16th breakfast meeting. Please come if you can.
- The next CLARA Tailgate party will be Saturday, April 18th at the Crossings in Corona. See the sidebar for details.
- On Thursday, April 30th, the American Red Cross will use the CLARA repeater for the Beacon Exercise from 9am to around 5pm. Learn more at beaconexercise.org.
- Congratulations to the lucky raffle winners! The grand prize, a $150 gift certificate to Ham Radio Outlet, went to Jeff, K06BUV. Thanks also to Jeff and Cheryl for contributing some prizes for the raffle.
Photo credit goes to Dave, W6DLR and Darcy, WI6ORG.
February Tailgate Party
February 21, 2026
The CLARA February tailgate party was at a new venue, Deerfield Park in Irvine. A few of the attendees enjoyed a fun round of disc golf before dinner.
Photo credit goes to Dave, W6DLR.
January Breakfast
January 17, 2026
The first CLARA breakfast of 2026 was well attended. Here are some highlights:
- CLARA extends a warm welcome to new Associate Chip, W5PQA!
- Congratulations to the lucky raffle winners, especially Steve, K6TOE who won the $150 gift certificate to Ham Radio Outlet.
- Kevin, AJ6EE and Todd, KI6RBW brought go boxes they've been building for show-and-tell.
- CLARA T-shirts are available for purchase. Contact Dale, WE6ER if you are interested.
December Tailgate Party
December 20, 2025
The December tailgate party was a lot of fun, with four delicious kinds of chili, cornbread, all the fixings, tasty desserts, and even some Two Step dance lessons. Merry Christmas to all!
Photo credit goes to Dave, W6DLR, and Darcy, WI6ORG.
CLARA at Chino Hills Trail Run 2025
December 13, 2025
CLARA members volunteered at the Chino Hills Trail Run on Saturday, December 13th, to handle radio communication between aid stations and the finish line. Thank you to Kevin, AJ6EE; Pete, WD6DVT; Steve, K6ITR; Brian, AG6UH; Dale, WE6ER; and Darcy, WI6ORG.
Photo credit goes to Steve, K6ITR; Pete, WD6DVT; and Darcy, WI6ORG.
New Associate
December 8, 2025
CLARA extends a warm welcome to new (returning) associate Glen, N6ESG!
CLARA on the Web
November 15, 2025
From member Todd, KI6RBW, here's an article on why amateur radio still matters. He uses the CLARA repeater association as an example of how ham radio connects people. The Art of Connection: Why Ham Radio Still MattersChino Hills Race Delayed Until December
November 13, 2025
Due to rain, the Chino Hills 50k Race has been delayed until December 13th. Several CLARA members are volunteering at race checkpoints to help with radio communications. If you are interested in joining us, we'd love to have you -- please join the Info Net on Tuesday evening at 7pm, or mention it on the radio and we'll connect you with the right people.
November Breakfast
November 8, 2025
The November CLARA breakfast was held on the 8th at Denny's in Tustin.
Congratulations to the lucky raffle winners!
New Associate
November 3, 2025
CLARA extends a warm welcome to new associate Michael, KO6HGU!
Tram Scramble at Mount San Jacinto
November 1, 2025
On Saturday, November 1st, CLARA members and friends hiked Mount San Jacinto from the top of the Palm Springs Tram. The weather was beautiful and it was a great day.
Thanks to Eric, K6EDK, and Jade, K6JDJ, for organizing this adventure. For news on future hikes or adventures, join the Adventure QSO on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm, or check The Unoffical 145.220 Repeater Group on facebook. Photo credit goes to Craig, KI6WLP, and Darcy, WI6ORG.
October Tailgate Party
October 18, 2025
The October tailgate party in the Inland Empire was very well attended and lots of fun, with some new faces, extended families, dogs, and a camping gear demonstration.
Limestone Canyon Hike
October 4, 2025
On Saturday, October 4th, CLARA members and friends hiked Limestone Canyon to The Sinks, followed by lunch at Cook's Corner.
Thanks to Jade, K6JDJ, for organizing this adventure. For news on future hikes or adventures, join the Adventure QSO on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm, or check The Unoffical 145.220 Repeater Group on facebook.
September Breakfast
September 20, 2025
Here are highlights from the bi-monthly CLARA breakfast on Saturday September 20.
- CLARA members voted to move the November breakfast meeting to November 8th because several members are volunteering to help with radio communications at the Chino Hills 30k/50k Trail Run on November 15th. (If you are interested in volunteering, please contact a board member or join the CLARA Information Net on Tuesdays at 7pm.)
- SCE has restored power to Saddleback Mountain so the repeaters are no longer running on generators, and the occasional interference issue on the repeater was solved by adding an attenuator. Many thanks to the tech team for keeping us on the air.
- If you are interested in hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, or other outdoor adventures, please join the Adventure QSO on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, usually hosted by Brian, AG6UH. Also, check The Unofficial 145.220 Repeater Group on Facebook for news about upcoming hikes.
- The next tailgate party will be on October 18th at The Crossings in Corona.
- As in previous years, CLARA will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots for Christmas. If you'd like to contribute, please bring unwrapped toys to the Tailgate party on October 18th or the breakfast on November 8th.
- Congratulations to the lucky raffle winners, including Kevin, AJ6EE, who won the 50/50 cash prize. Also, check out the photo of Kevin's Quantum SDR (Software Defined Radio) which he showcased at the meeting.
August Tailgate Party
August 16, 2025
The August tailgate party was small but fun!
Volunteer Opportunity
August 15, 2025
If you are interested in helping with radio communication at the Chino Hills 30K/50K Trail Run on November 15, please contact a member of the board, or join the CLARA Information Net on Tuesdays at 7pm. In the past, CLARA members have supported the trail run, and it's a great opportunity to spend the day in beautiful Chino Hills State Park. This is an all-day event.
Mt. San Bernardino Hike
August 2, 2025
CLARA members and friends hiked Mount San Bernardino on Saturday, August 2nd. It was a tough hike but the views were amazing. Check The Unoffical 145.220 Repeater Group on facebook for news about future hikes.
Photo credit goes to Jade, K6JDJ and Darcy, WI6ORG.
CLARA friends in Idyllwild
July 2025
CLARA members Jade, K6JDJ, and Eric, K6EDK, met Chris, AK6BL, at his winery in Idyllwild. If you're in the area, stop in and meet Chris.
Photo credit goes to Jade, K6JDJ.
July Breakfast
July 19, 2025
The bi-monthly CLARA breakfast on Saturday July 19 had a good turnout. Congratulations to the lucky raffle winners; some goodies from Harbor Freight went to Ruben, KN6ZJM; Mike, N6QG; and Steve, K6ITR. Rick, WA6FB, won a $150 gift certificate to Ham Radio Outlet.
New Associates
July 18, 2025
CLARA extends a warm welcome to the following new Associates!
- Denny, KN6DKQ
- John, K6JBM
- Michael, KF6RES
Field Day 2025
June 28, 2025
For ARRL Field Day this year, CLARA members and friends set up their gear at Borrego Park in Lake Forest, where they made contacts using the club call sign, N6CRA. The longest commute award goes to Richard, K6RDJ, who was in town from Missouri.
Photo credit goes to Dave, W6DLR, and Darcy, WI6ORG.